February 17, 2026

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Monday called for intensified international efforts to pressure Israel to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

During a meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Mustafa stressed the need to scale up the entry of humanitarian aid and supplies for relief, recovery and temporary shelter, according to a statement issued by his office.

He also urged the effective implementation of the ceasefire, noting that hundreds of Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October 2025.

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